Todd Gurley “feeling better . . . feeling good” this week

Todd Gurley hasn’t played since Dec. 16, so the Rams star running back has spent the week “just trying to get my cardio back.”

Gurley missed the past two games with left knee inflammation.

“I’m feeling better. I’m feeling good this week,” Gurley said, via Myles Simmons of the team website. “Just trying to be on the field next week.”

Coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that he would be “very, very surprised” if Gurley didn’t play in the divisional round next week. Gurley expects to return after spending hours rehabbing with assistant athletic trainer Byron Cunningham.

“I’ve been able to do a lot more this week, and it’s been reacting pretty good,” Gurley said.

Gurley hopes to practice next week.

“I definitely don’t want to just go straight into the game,” Gurley said.

“Yeah, he’s done a great job. He’s came in and has been doing better than me, so he’s been killing it,” Gurley said. “. . .He’s been doing a great job. He’s been a Pro Bowler, a Super Bowl player, so he’s a great player, man.”

Gurley/Anderson is a 1-2 punch that teams can’t ignore. When they’re both in the backfield, teams won’t know which guy to ignore and which guy to play.

The Rams culture is one where RB by committee won’t be an issue. Gurley is the guy who stopped short of the end zone to ensure the Rams won the game. I’m feeling good about beating whomever shows up in LA a week from Sunday.